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August, 2022

Consider the risks of operating an old nuclear power plant in SLO County

Written on 15 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

OPINION by TERRY LAMPHIER Our national government and several prominent figures have recently declared support for extending the operating license of Diablo Canyon in Avila Beach, and other aging nuclear power plants. Because of the grave threats posed by climate... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit blames SLO officers in death of suspect and officer Luca Benedetti

Written on 15 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The family of the man who was shot and killed during a gun battle with San Luis Obispo police officers, a battle that took the life of officer Luca Benedetti and injured another officer, has filed a... (Continue reading)

Teen shot and killed in Santa Maria

Written on 14 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Santa Maria early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported hearing shots fired in an alleyway near the 300 block of W. Newlove Drive. Officers arrived to find... (Continue reading)

Crash on Highway 101 in SLO leaves one person with major injuries

Written on 14 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person suffered major injuries in a crash on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo early Saturday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., a caller reported a single-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 101 near the Monterey Street offramp,... (Continue reading)

Three people injured, dog killed in RV fire in Atascadero

Written on 14 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three people were injured and a dog was killed in a fire in a recreational vehicle in Atascadero on Saturday. Shortly before noon, a caller reported an RV on fire on 3370 San Fernando Road. Firefighters arrived... (Continue reading)

Injured hunter rescued after plunging off Santa Barbara County cliff

Written on 13 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A deer hunter crashed an ATV and plunged 80 to 100 feet off a cliff in Santa Barbara County, resulting in a serious leg injury. The hunter crashed in the Upper Oso area of the Los Padres... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach teen reported missing from Santa Maria

Written on 13 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a teen from Grover Beach who was recently placed in a home in Santa Maria. Adriana Zaragoza, 16, was last seen on the 900 block... (Continue reading)

4 candidates vying for Pismo Beach Council, Councilwoman Blake out

Written on 13 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A city councilwoman, a real estate broker, a retired border patrol agent and an attorney are each vying for one of two seats on the Pismo Beach City Council. With her second term in office coming to... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $1.4 billion loan to keep Diablo Canyon open

Written on 13 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $1.4 billion loan to PG&E to help the utility extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Avila Beach for five to 10 years, he announced on Friday.... (Continue reading)

Police admit error, dismiss citation against SLO County Observer

Written on 12 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following allegations of retaliation, the San Luis Obispo Police Department dropped a traffic citation given to a man who had previously video taped an officer hitting a suspect in the head. The tape led to a use-of-force... (Continue reading)